The Night Feed

Hello and welcome back to The Night Feed. I’m Charlotte, and this episode is a gentle, honest reflection on Christmas, motherhood, and the emotional weight that often sits quietly underneath it all, especially in the newborn stage.This week, I’m talking about what Christmas can really look like when you’re a new mum. Not the picture-perfect version, but the one that happens at 2:47am, holding your baby in the glow of the tree lights, feeling exhausted and full of love all at once.In this episode, I share:🎄 Christmas With a NewbornA beautiful listener message about spending the first Christmas night awake, feeding a baby while the house sleeps and how those moments, though small and quiet, can be unforgettable.🤒 Being Ill as a MumHow being unwell hits differently when you don’t get to rest, opt out, or recover properly because someone still needs you.🧠 Mental Health & Missing Your Old LifeA deeply honest post from a new mum who managed a 3.5-minute shower before being needed again and the complicated grief of missing your child-free life while loving your baby more than anything. I reflect on holding two opposing truths at once, and why that doesn’t make you ungrateful it makes you human.😴 When Baby Sleep Becomes OverwhelmingWhy modern baby sleep can feel like a full-time mental load: wake windows, regressions, routines and how I’m learning to let structure be a guide, not a rulebook. A reminder that flexibility is not failure, and helping your baby more on hard days isn’t “backtracking.”📱 What’s Trending: Social Media & WellbeingThoughts on wellbeing apps, Instagram as a “mind killer,” and a raw rant on how postpartum vulnerability is often exploited by guilt-based parenting content. A reminder to protect your peace because every time you feel bad scrolling, someone else profits.🛁 Self-Care ReminderA gentle but important truth: a shower isn’t self-care it’s a basic need. You deserve more than survival mode.Keep your emails coming to [email protected]: https://www.tiktok.com/@thenightfeed

Hello and welcome back to The Night Feed! I’m Charlotte, and this week we’re talking about the parts of motherhood that no one really prepares you for; the loneliness, the noise, and the reminder that every baby truly is different.It’s been a big week, my little one hit the 6-month milestone, and I’ve been reflecting on how much (and how fast) everything changes in this stage.Tonight I'm talking loneliness, sensory overload and why tantrums are an important part of development. I'm also sharing a tip on why 20 minutes of quality time can make a huge difference for you and your little ones.If you'd like to share your stories, tips or ask me anything email [email protected]. Goodnight!TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thenightfeed

Hello and welcome back to the Night Feed. Tonight I'm discussing the emotional whiplash of going back to work postpartum and why 12 weeks of maternity leave is straight up cruel.Plus an oh-so-relatable look at sleepless nights, frosty mornings, and the small joys of parenting in December.As always if you enjoyed the episode, please remember to like/subscribe and leave a review. If you have anything to share, drop me an email [email protected]. Goodnight! TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thenightfeed

Welcome back to The Night Feed​: your comforting corner of camaraderie and conversation for the long nights of new motherhood.In this episode,​ I reflect on the post that inspired this week’s title​: 'To the Young Mothers Who Are So Very Tired' and share listener letters that perfectly capture the beauty, frustration, and humour of early motherhood.Quote of the Week:“Radical acceptance isn’t giving up, it’s exhaling. It’s saying: this is hard, this is now, and it won’t be forever.”Whether you’re weaning, leaking, rocking, or just trying to make it through the night, this episode is your reminder that you’re doing better than you think and you’re never alone in it.​Keep your emails coming in to [email protected]! TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thenightfeed

Welcome back to The Night Feed, your cosy, honest companion for the sleepless hours of new motherhood.This week’s unpaid sponsor: Fireworks.Because nothing says “relax, the baby’s finally asleep” quite like a 45-minute pyrotechnic display - happy Bonfire Night fellow parents 🫠In this episode, I dive into:🌕 Full Moon Energy – Does the moon really mess with our moods and sleep? I break down the science and the feels; from studies on melatonin to why midwives swear by “busier nights.”🦷 Teething Talk – From fridge-cold toys to amber necklaces, we explore what works, what doesn’t, and what’s actually safe.💔 Losing Friends After Baby – A moving letter from listener Hannah in Bristol on how motherhood changed her friendships, and learning to find new, deeper connections.🚗 Car Cheat Code – The unexpected sound that instantly calms a crying baby during car meltdowns (hint: it’s not The Happy Song).👶 “I’m With the Boomers on This One” – A hilarious thread of mum opinions that might just restore your sanity:Babies need socks.Crying doesn’t equal trauma.Not every toy has to be wooden and beige.It’s okay if you fed your baby from a jar.🎄 What’s Trending: Elf on the Shelf season is coming: brace yourselves.🫶 Self-Care Reminder: Lower the bar, and call it self-care.Sometimes the most nurturing thing you can do is let the laundry sit, eat toast for dinner, and stop trying to be the “old you.”✨ Quote of the Week:“When you stop chasing the version of you before motherhood, you finally meet the stronger, softer version you were meant to become.”Keep your emails coming to [email protected]!TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thenightfeed